The damage prevention message protects buried infrastructure and keeps our communities safe. At Texas811, it’s at the very heart of what we do. And that’s a great place to start! The start of a new year offers pause for reflection. What was achieved? It also bids us to look forward. What lies ahead? “The starting […]

Happy Labor Day! What started as a small idea to honor the working class, has since turned into a nationwide movement in which we pay tribute to the contributions that workers have made to our country. But where does Labor Day come from? Some believe it originated in New York in 1882, after a very […]

Over the years, even very experienced workers tend to forget some of the basics they learned in the beginning of their careers. This week’s blog is a refresher on excavator responsibilities. The excavator is responsible for: Requesting the one-call notification, it is not your customer’s responsibility. Immediately reporting damage or exposure of any underground utility […]

“Publicity is absolutely critical. A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front page ad.” That quote is attributed to Sir Richard Branson, the British business leader, investor, author and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Virgin Group, controls over 400 companies, and, according to the June Forbes magazine, is worth about $5.1 […]

The Fourth of July holiday is already upon us! If you want to do the math, there are 174 days until Christmas. (Sorry, didn’t mean to put you into a panic!) 2018 is halfway done, and it’s been a busy time for us at Texas811. So far this year we’ve taken over a million and a half […]